Shorashim was a warm, meaningful, and inspiring event. Click here to see photos, and click here to watch a video of the evening's keynote speaker, Rabbi Daniel Cohen.

 

Featuring Rabbi Daniel Cohen, author of What Will They Say About You When You Are Gone?, 
co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show "The Rabbi and the Reverend," and senior rabbi of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, CT.

JCF is proud to offer this recognition event without a couvert in appreciation of your outstanding vision for our community.

About the Event

Shorashim (Hebrew for "roots") brings together legacy donors for a celebration of their generosity and foresight, honoring members of these recognition societies:

The Lester Society
Endowment donors of $100,000 or more in support of the UJA Annual Campaign.

Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE)
Lee Murnick, Chair
Women who have endowed their Lion of Judah gifts for $100,000 or more in support of the UJA Annual Campaign.

Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment (PACE)
Endowment donors of $1,000-$99,999 in support of the UJA Annual Campaign.

The Herskowitz Society
Paula Gottesman, Chair
Endowment donors of $100,000 or more to the Greater MetroWest day school funds.

MetroWest Tomorrow
Endowment donors of $100,000 or more for targeted programs and community needs.

Create a Jewish Legacy
Michael Schechner, Chair
Donors with legacy commitments of varying amounts to synagogues and agencies participating in this transformative program.

The Centennial
Jane Wilf, Chair
Dr Lynne B Harrison, Vice Chair, Endowment and Legacy
A new society honoring donors making new or increased endowment/legacy commitments of $100,0000 or more to the UJA Annual Campaign or targeted community needs in honor of Greater MetroWest's 100th anniversary in 2023.

Kosher dietary laws observed.
There will be no solicitation of funds.